C-Reactive Protein test evaluates the levels of C-reactive protein in your blood.
Having high cholesterol or having "risk factors" for a heart attack or stroke does not provide information about the health and condition of your coronary arteries (arteries that feed the heart). Conducting a C-Reactive Protein test for measuring cardiac C-Reactive Protein (CRP) by high sensitivity CRP assays may help assess the risk of cardiovascular and peripheral artery disease, which typically lead to heart attacks and strokes. Since C-Reactive Protein is an indicator of inflammation and damage, the cardiac specific C-Reactive Protein may provide valuable information about the condition of your coronary arteries, and therefore help assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke today.
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"C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein in the blood that indicates the presence of inflammation in the body. CRP has emerged as one of the most accurate indicators of your risk of a future heart attack or stroke. If you have a family or personal history of heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, regular CRP testing is strongly recommended. Because diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, prostate disease and heart disease all have inflammatory components, monitoring inflammation through CRP testing is a good investment in your health. If you have diabetes, monitoring your CRP levels and keeping them in safe ranges may help you avoid serious complications such as heart disease and nerve damage, which are driven by inflammation."
-Monica Reinagel, Author of "The Inflammation Free Diet Plan"
